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A Writers’ Training for the Filipino Community Kicks Off June 30
Editor’s Notes By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – Here is a very personal invitation to the Filipino community of the East Coast on the last day of June 2017. My, oh my, how time flies. It is the middle of the year, and what a lovely way to spend the sunny days […]
Jaena Hermosilla Valles: A Profile of Persistence and Sweet Success
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – Jaena Hermosilla Valles maintains that quiet and humble demeanor despite material and family success. Since she left the portals of the University of San Carlos in Cebu City more than 30 years ago, she has proven to be a winner in life’s big and small challenges, […]
Jose Antonio Vargas: Overcome Fear, Know Your Rights
Deportation of Rey Galleon could have been avoided By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – Filipino American Jose Antonio Vargas, fresh from his conferment with an honorary Doctorate degree at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, encouraged Filipinos here to engage in a substantive kind of citizenship: engaging and participatory, and to […]
At the Philippine Reception: Who Wore the Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana Best?
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – At the Philippine Reception for the 119th celebration of Philippine Independence, the Philippines’ pinya (pineapple) fabric dazzled in the Filipiniana and Barong Tagalog in every style – classic, chic, modern – worn by Filipinos here. Last night at the Philippine Center, I believe that Ave Pimo […]
Search for Outstanding Parents On
New York City – The Filipino International Community of America (FICA) is hosting the 1st Outstanding Parents’ Awards and Gala on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, 160-A Frontage Road, Newark NJ 07114 from 1- 5 PM. The event recognizes and celebrates the people who have given much of their lives, […]
A Night of Exquisite Art at the Philippine Consulate of NY
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – The Philippines’ finest works of art took center stage on the night of June 8, 2017 for the month-long celebration of 119th Philippine Independence anniversary at the Philippine Consulate on 5th Avenue. The “Maestrong Pilipino” national day exhibit featured the paintings of Philippine national artists and […]
Millennial Leader EJ Rapada: Leadership is Expressed in Every Role You Take
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – The newly-elected president of the Filipino International Community of America (FICA) is rolling his sleeves as one of the emerging millennial leaders in the East Coast bent on contributing to prosperity and peace among immigrant and interracial families here. Emiljun Rapada, from Elizabeth, NJ, […]
NYC’s Phil. Parade: The Tradition of Fun Fare Continues, Cebu Wins Best Dance
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – The Madison Square Park smelled delicious with the grilled pork barbecue even before the Philippine parade started at 11 AM, said Muriel Iturralde of the Pinas Global Newspaper. Despite overcast skies, the paraders (about 120 groups) and spectators were bent to attend the 119th celebration of […]
Ann Constantino Beck: Modern Filipino Women Will Do What’s Right
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – Actress and entrepreneur Ann Constantino Beck is among the lovely Filipino women to grace the Philippine Independence Day Parade here on Sunday June 4, the largest crowd drawer for Filipinos outside the Philippines in celebration of the 119th year of a republic. Ann holds the title Mrs. […]
Artist Debra Simsek: Fun, Faith-filled Works of Art
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – Over lunch in the city, artist and good friend Debra Simsek showed me the latest of her works of art, a splendid surprise as usual. Actress-singer Eva Noblezada, star of Miss Saigon and 2017 Tony nominee for Best Actress, will be happy with her rendition […]
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